Section 13-1503 - Gaming events(a) Before an organization conducts a gaming event under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a license from the sheriff.(b) The following organizations may obtain a license to conduct a gaming event: (1) a bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a license;(2) a State-chartered organization authorized by a nationally chartered veterans organization;(3) a tax-supported volunteer fire company; or(4) a nonprofit organization that intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose which is specifically described in the application for a license.(c) An application for a license shall contain a certification by a principal officer of the organization that states:(1) the scheduled time and place of the gaming event and the date of any raffle drawing;(2) that the licensed activities will be managed and conducted solely and personally by the regular members of the organization without the assistance of gaming professionals;(3) that all money prizes offered will comply with the limits listed in this subtitle;(4) that the organization, by one of its principal officers, shall, within 15 days after the last day named in the application for conducting the licensed activities, file a report under penalties of perjury containing the information required by § 13-1509 of this subtitle; and(5) if the organization is a nonprofit organization that intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose, a specific description of the purpose.(d) The sheriff shall charge the following license fees:(1) $5 for a bingo license;(2) $10 for a paddle wheel license;(3) $10 for a raffle license;(4) $10 for a 50/50 license; and(5) $15 for a members-only instant bingo license.(e) An activity for which a license is issued under this subtitle must be conducted and managed solely and personally by regular members of the organization:(1) who do not regularly conduct gaming activities for any other organization; and(2) without the assistance of gaming professionals.